Cross Match Technologies Inc., a global provider of biometric
identity solutions, announced today that General James L. Jones has
joined the company's Board of Directors.
General Jones currently serves as president and CEO of the
Institute for 21st Century Energy of the United States Chamber of
Commerce. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in February
2007 as a four star general after 40 years of active service. At the
time of his retirement, he was the NATO Supreme Allied Commander
Europe and the Commander of the U.S. European Command. From 1999 to
2003, he served as the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Recently,
he chaired the "Independent Commission on the Security Forces of
Iraq," a body of military experts created by Congress to assess the
capabilities of Iraq's security forces.
"General Jones is a distinguished, principled and experienced
leader who is widely-respected and well-known globally. We are honored
that he has joined our Board. His strategic vision and international
experience adds an important dimension to Cross Match's capacity to
execute our aggressive growth strategy in the United States and around
the world," said James W. Ziglar, president and CEO of Cross Match.
General Jones is the recipient of numerous decorations for his
extraordinary military service, including Defense Distinguished
Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Silver Star Medal, Legion of
Merit with four gold stars, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", and
Combat Action Ribbon.
General Jones, 63, is a graduate of the National War College.
Early in his career, he attended the Georgetown University School of
Foreign Service and served in Vietnam. He was born in Kansas City,
Mo., and grew up in France, where his father worked after leaving the
Marine Corps. General Jones and his wife, Diane, reside in McLean, Va.
Note: A high resolution photo of Gen. Jones is available at
www.crossmatch.com/James_L_Jones.html.
About Cross Match Technologies
Cross Match Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, is a global provider of biometric identity
management systems, applications and enabling technologies to
governments, law enforcement agencies and businesses around the world.
These solutions are used to capture and process the unique physical
characteristics of individuals to establish and verify their
identities. Offerings include fingerprint, palm and full-hand
scanners, facial recognition systems, iris capture devices, biometric
software, document readers, and related services. Cross Match has
international operations in Jena, Germany. For more information visit
www.crossmatch.com.
